Job Information
MIT Lincoln Laboratory Project Manager in Lexington, Massachusetts
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced project manager with a strong engineering background to join our team. The Project Manager will manage technical projects developing innovative state-of-the-art hardware & software prototypes. Projects span all phases of the hardware & software lifecycles in support of rapid deployment to benefit the nation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams in both hardware and software development. The candidate must be capable of understanding and discussing the technical basis of the project and the risks involved. The candidate must be capable of guiding a team of technical experts through the process of planning and executing a project. As a Project Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring project success by applying traditional project management techniques coupled with a strong focus on agile methodologies.
Primary Responsibilities
Assisting the technical experts in developing the scope of the projects
Identification and use of the appropriate management approach for the following:
Development and management of the project schedule
Forecasting delivery of project deliveries
Estimating and managing project finances
Resource identification and cross-functional management of the resources
Identification and management of risk
Working with internal stakeholders to communicate project plans, project resources needs, project status, and project risks to integrate the risk into broader organizational plans
Using agile practices to create innovative, high-quality prototypes
The project manager will be responsible for a variety of project management and financial activities involved in overseeing a project whose success is critical to the groups mission and strategy, with the opportunity to contribute to developing additional programs of similar scope. They will collaborate with technical staff to manage assignments and oversee subcontractors and software developers. The candidate will also contribute to and manage project execution plans, develop schedules, track milestone completion, and report status both internally and to Sponsor organization. The candidate will have experience in agile development practices to help organize teams of cross-functional skills in an integrated hardware and software environment . Responsibilities include negotiations with the sponsors, creating and presenting project concept briefings coordinating with the technical staff on schedule estimates, and ensuring that all milestones are delivered on time and within budget to meet sponsor satisfaction goals. The candidate will assist in other special assignments, as required, including the development of tools and procedures for program management, agile development methodologies, program metrics tracking, risk assessment, requirements tracking, financial reporting, cost estimating, property administration, and personnel logistics. Additionally, the candidate will work with the Group Business Manager to analyze financial performance, coordinate procurement activities, and support the development of procurement documentation and aid in source selections as required.
Other Responsibilities
Managing cross-functional and collaborative teams to meet project performance and program goals
Budget, schedule, staffing, and administration oversight
Developing and managing vendor and supplier base
Identifying and quantifying risk and working with teams to create mitigation strategies
Managing technology transfer activities with external Laboratory partners, including the creation and oversight of design material and engineering documentation packages
Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Management. Operational experience or an MS in Engineering, Intelligence or related preferred
5 years or more hands-on experience in project/program management in technical R&D environment
Demonstrated experience in small project/schedule management or engineering commensurate with the position
Vendor management experience
Experience as a Software Product/Program Manager preferred
Experience with Agile Software Development methodology (Defining epics and user stories, maintaining/prioritizing spring backlogs via JIRA); Agile Certification a is a plus
Familiarity with DevSecOps software pipelines a plus
Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) is a plus
Occasional travel may be required
Candidate must be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment and possess excellent oral and written communication ability
Capabilities in presenting ideas written and oral within a cross-functional environment required
U.S Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance
Desired Experiences
Familiarity with PCB fabrication and assembly, additive manufacturing, or design for manufacturing (DFM)
Broad engineering management experience working with engineers from multiple disciplines
Experience with engineering data package preparation
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
MIT-funded pension
Matching 401K
Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
Mentorship programs
A range of work-life balance options
... and much more!
Please visit our Benefits page (https://hr.mit.edu/benefits) for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks (https://hr.mit.edu/benefits/additional) .
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
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